Do Polish villages lack meeting places and culture?

Architecture and village planning at the Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology

Maria Cipińska, 30 of June '25
Świetlica wiejska, Kraszewo

Village hall, Kraszewo

proj.: Jan Kusznieruk

During the architectural workshops organized as part of the Architecture and Village Planning course at the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology, projects for the adaptation and reconstruction of various objects in selected villages in Warmia were created. The students saw a particular need for functional meeting places for the residents of the analyzed villages. Their analysis showed that the existing village common rooms, although with high integration and cultural [...]

During the architectural workshops organized as part of the Architecture and Village Planning course at the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of [...]

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Carpentry joints in CLT structures - the key to durability and safety

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE ETANCO

30 of June '25
Złącza i łączniki do CLT

Connectors and couplers for CLT

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Massive timber structures, especially those made with CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) technology, are gaining popularity in modern construction. Due to its durability and eco-friendliness, CLT is used in both residential and commercial buildings. One of the key aspects of any CLT construction is the carpentry joints, which ensure the stability and durability of the entire structure. The [...]

Massive timber structures, especially those made with CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) technology, are gaining popularity in modern construction. Due to its durability and [...]

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